 Played in 19 contests and finished tied for fourth on the team with three goals (tied teammate Bianca Doller for the most goals on the team by a freshman).  Scored ASU's only goal in back-to-back contests vs. Old Dominion (Sept. 4) and vs. Virginia (Sept. 6). The goal against Old Dominion gave ASU a 1-0 win while the one against Virginia helped the Sun Devils score a tie against the No. 8 team in the country.  Was named one of CollegeSoccer360.com's Primetime Performers of the Week for her efforts against Old Dominion and Virginia.  Scored her third goal of the year at third-ranked UCLA (Oct. 11).

High School

 A 2009 graduate of Skyline High School in Sammamish, Wash  Helped her high school team go undefeated during her freshmen year in 2005.  In 2006 made the All-KingCo second team as a midfielder and followed that up with making the All-KingCo first team in 2007 and 2008 as a forward.  In 2008 was also named to the Seattle Post-Intelligencer's All-Area team and the Seattle Times All-State second team.  Also excelled in track as she was part of the 4x100 meter relay state champion team in 2008 and in 2007 she competed in the 100 meter hurdles and help her school win the state championship.  Played club soccer for Crossfire Premier.

Personal

 Majoring in criminology.  Parents are Aaron and Rhonda Williams.  Has one younger sibling Kasen who plays football at the University of Washington.  Her father played football at the University of Washington from 1978-83.  Lists her team winning the state championship her senior year as her most exciting moment in sports.  Was born in November of 1991 in Bellevue Wash.  Full name is Kiara Sherre Williams.

Getting to know Kiara Williams...

If you could play any other sport at the collegiate level, what would it be? Track and Field

What is something people would be surprised to find out about you? My name is Swahili for `to make a difference.'

What is one thing you would never leave home without? Nothing because I always seem to forget something.

Why did you choose Arizona State? I wanted to get away from the rain! Also, to become part of a program that had the potential to help me achieve my soccer goals and development.

Do you have any pre-game rituals or superstitions? I wear my socks on the opposite feet and I listen to the same playlist before every game.

If you won the lottery, what would be the first thing you would do? I would go shopping.

If you could be on any reality T.V show, what would it be? Real World

If you could visit any place in the world, where would it be and why? I would want to go to Africa or the Caribbean.

Who has been the most influential person in your life and why? Both of my parents have been influential but especially my dad. He was also a student-athlete at the University of Washington and has always pushed me to do my best athletically and never live below my potential even when I hated it.